Which version of the Red Book do you recommend? Looks like there are a number of choices from Mega Red to annual Red Books. As you can tell, I'm new to the science of collecting, although I've been collecting since I was a child. Thanks!
You can’t go wrong, either version is good...your personal choice. The 2022 will have the latest available mintage info...jmho...Spark
Honestly, when it comes to red books, it depends on what you are interested in. If you like a particular denomination, I would suggest the Mega Red Book with that denomination in depth. Dates do not matter much unless you collect very new coins. Prices are always GROSS guidelines. Be warned mega redbooks are huge though. If you want a smaller one to use, get a regular redbook.
I started collecting when I inherited half of my father's collection. The coins were a mix of U.S. and Canadian coins with several from other countries my served in during WWII. I got hooked and have had fun. There are several presentations on You Tube that give some recommendations. If you continue to collect coins, make sure you know what your doing.
Thank you. It just hit me more or less last week. Had coins just saved just because. But interesting it is. Thanks again.
They are pretty great resources though. If you are interested in say cents, getting the mega redbook specializing in cents is like getting a redbook and a pretty darn good book on all US cents ever made, (in depth information on each series and date, not just redbook listings). Information is critical, especially to a newer collector. There is no such thing as too much information that you need right now. In fact, borrowing different date mega redbooks from your library is not a bad idea if you can get them. Each year specializes in different denominations. Pretty darn good information. There are other threads here giving book recommendations. All are good recommendations.
My Red Book library started with my first purchase of the 2009 Red Book. I keep them all in my library. My one mistake was buying a spiral bound Red Book. I've kept it, but I don't like it because it makes my library of Red Books look cluttered. I now get all hardback bound Red Books. I do have a question" Is there a library of Red Books that start from the beginning of the Red Books. I have found that the publisher doesn't always carry information from one year to the next and some of the information might not be available in the next publication of the 2022 Red Book.
Thank you. Yes it is addicting already. I am surprised of some things I find since reading etc. I have a friend that is from Conway. Razorback. LSU lol! She lives in Texas now where her daughters are. She loves her hometown. Thanks again!
